The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. What comic book character has the most interesting backstory. Alan moore is one of the most critically acclaimed comic book creators working in the industry. If you find a storyline about this character that is not shown here, please edit that issue by adding category. The story opens with sue being murdered, and the justice league going on an adventure to find the murderer. What are some of the best marvel comic book storylines. For the most part, the dc comics universe is bright. Jan 19, 2020 comic book fans are eagerly anticipating the addition of wolverine, cyclops and the rest of the xmen to the marvel cinematic universe after a 12 movie, 19year film series at 20th century fox. Ferenc has a look at five controversial storylines to find out. Mar 19, 2018 dark reign dark reign was a storyline that began after civil war in the 2000s, and it centers around one simple premise. For this list, well be looking at the most brutal, twisted, and shocking superhero storylines, from dcs batman. Venom is a dark comic book as it explores the time that.
Top 100 comic book storylines page 2 list challenges. List rules vote up the best dark story storylines in comic books. Speaking of the last stand, the film borrowed from another famous comic storyline, the dark phoenix saga. We started with ten storylines a day, and now were down to three storylines a day.
The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. The return of bruce wayne storyline, the dark knight depicts bruce waynes life in gotham city following his new global commitment to the newly established batman incorporated. Light teleported to the jl watchtower, where he found dibny alone where he attacked and raped her. Also included are major events in marvel history that take place in a single series like the kreeskrull war and infinity abyss. Draw your own comics 150 pages of fun and unique templates a large 8. Dcs most critically acclaimed comic ever is probably sandman a mythological tragedy involving the death of the main character, and his son batman comics have repeatedly had c. This week, dc announced plans to start shipping some new comic books using a new distribution model. Storylines can be entered using the storyline template. Dark comic book stories offer fans something beyond standard superhero heroics. The 11 best justice league storylines of all time nerdist. He has written some of the most brilliant, savage and darkest comic book storylines ever. Of course, batman, created in 1939 by bob kane and bill finger, is one of the worlds most iconic superhero figures. We sifted through all of our epic sagas and crossovers to rank the greatest storylines in the marvel universe.
This page contains a listing of all known storylines involving this character. The present time takes place in between death in the family and a lonely place of dying, but the story in the past could be placed after dark victory even though dv is a soft retcon of dick. In fact, there are at least four that hit the screens every year, and since the success of the early mcu films, studios have been gathering up every comic title from majorly popular characters to noname indie books. The events are placed in the same order they appear in.
Inhumans by paul jenkins and jim lee, magneto testament is about the holocaust, cable volume 2 which follows the story of cable raising hope summers its an awesome series and touches on pretty deep territory. This is a list of all marvel events and crossovers in chronological order. Comic book fans are eagerly anticipating the addition of wolverine, cyclops and the rest of the xmen to the marvel cinematic universe after a 12 movie, 19year film series at 20th century fox. Sometimes these drastic departures in the story work out great for the character and the comic, but often the storyline can take a dark turn that leaves readers and other comic creators shaking. Dark nights dc metal dark multiverse batmen invasion full story. However, various elements of this storyline are still recognizable in x3. These storylines took superhero comics into dark territory. Something with a serious, more mature, and darker story in it. Are some comic book stories simply too dark for the movies.
Readers are plunged into bruces darkest thoughts during this time as he battles to ween himself off it. This is a list of my most favourite stories of all time, including story arcs and tpbs trade paper backsgraphic novels. Jan 25, 2018 the 7 most essential batman comic book stories. Dark stories about the most popular superheroes screen rant. Now, comics being comics, the character has since been brought back to life and become a hardedged hero in his own right. Check the name of the comic book storyline, and if you havent read it, skip to the next entry.
The full batman timeline in chronological order with. Like a good book, rereading a comic book always has you learning something you didnt see before, no matter if its the second or the 100th time you are reading it. Aug 01, 2019 the greatest comic book characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. It is sometimes divided into two parts, with the phoenix saga referring to greys seeming assumption of the phoenix power and the repair of the mkraan crystal, and the dark phoenix saga referring to her corruption and fall. Comic book resources list of the top 100 comic book storylines, originally published in 2017. Its hard to imagine dc comics coming up with dark and disturbing stories. What is the most darkest marvel stories you can suggest to. They dont have as much soap operaangst as marvel or the big shoulder pads. Comic book movies are a staple of modern cinema at this point.
One of his stand out comics is the league of extraordinary gentlemen, vol. Before the wellreceived 2014 bryan singer film were the comic issues from 1981. Probably one of the most talkedabout stories by any comic book fan. Marvel comic book story lines span multiple story lines crossing over many titles and comics finally culminating in finale issue. Contrary to popular belief, comics did actually deal with dark storylines prior to the mideighties. If this is incorrect, please update your payment information. Check out our list below and watch the video to learn more. Light teleported to the jl watchtower, where he found dibny alone where he attacked and raped her not content with simply sending him to jail, the.
Venom is a dark comic book as it explores the time that bruce wayne becoming addicted to the super steroid venom, long before bane got his greasy mitts on it. As the marvel studios panel at san diego comiccon announced details about upcoming phase 4 marvel cinematic universe movie shangchi and the legend of the ten rings, we take a look through some of the characters greatest comicbook storylines. Based off of the top 100 comic book story lines as decided by comic book resources readers. Granted, it wasnt that common to see comics go truly dark, but that doesnt mean that there werent a select group of writers looking to push the moral code of comic book storytelling. The events are placed in the same order they appear in the marvel master reading order. The 15 best batman stories of all time outer places. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. It was written by chris claremont with art by john byrne. Why are the storylines of dc comics so relentlessly dark in. Ryans comics, which began a decade ago as short 3 or 4panel drawings filled with dark sense of humor, has lately expanded to include. Aug 22, 2015 the 15 best batman stories of all time. If the cinematic dark phoenix left you wanting more, theres one place to find it. Nov 21, 2016 these are the 15 best dc comics storylines ever. Below i will list some of my favorite comic storyline that crossover various titles of marvel and also a few story li.
It is one of the most wellknown and heavily referenced stories in mains. Why are the storylines of dc comics so relentlessly dark. This story and the black mirror prove that scott snyder is one of the greatest writers to pen a batman story. Out of all the comic book films that have been released in the last ten years, christopher nolans dark knight series is arguably the darkest. While comics used to be mainly associated with younger readers, the relegation of the medium to to cult status has seen a rise in adult readers. Even during the 1950s, when comic books were deemed harmful to childrens brains, they continued to push through with entertaining stories. Here is a master list of all the top 100 comic book storylines, as voted on by you, our readers over a thousand of you. Volume 1 read now checkout preordered manage preorders unavailable for purchase in your credit card on file lists an address in.
Dark reign dark reign was a storyline that began after civil war in the 2000s, and it centers around one simple premise. The dark knight had been the subject of countless television shows animated and liveaction, movies animated and liveaction, again, action figures, toys, games, and of course, the medium that started it all, comic books. Jul 21, 2019 as the marvel studios panel at san diego comiccon announced details about upcoming phase 4 marvel cinematic universe movie shangchi and the legend of the ten rings, we take a look through some of the characters greatest comicbook storylines. To the top ten comic book stories ever, in descending numerical order 10. Oct 09, 20 5 comic book stories too dark for the movies. Ryan hudson, from salt lake city, ut, is the creative genius behind the webcomic channelate, an eclectic mix of the absurd, dark and always hilarious adult comics. The green lantern is a generally underrated character when it comes to compelling storylines. Legends of the dark knight comic book series, which primarily concentrates on early tales of batman that are not necessarily considered canon, but have also been used during major crossover storylines such as batman.
Click on any storyline for a writeup on that story complete with some sample pages from the story. Jul 12, 2017 the comic follows punpun from childhood to early 20s, from quotidian silliness to dark, cynical violence and while you could, if you had to, sum it up as a comingofage story, goodnight. The film will feature the real mandarin, played by tony leung, and will also star awkwafina and simu liu as shangchi. The dark knight was an american comic book ongoing series, written and penciled by david finch and featuring batman. Pages in category marvel comics storylines the following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. Top 100 comic book storylines page 2 show list info. Secret wars is also famous for introducing the comic book world to an alien symbiote that bonds to. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. Not only is this storyline super dark, but its also one of the most unnecessary stories in comic book history.
Comic books are no strangers to controversy, but some storylines are. However, the details surrounding his original death still make it one of the most disturbing moments in the publishers long history. The comic follows punpun from childhood to early 20s, from quotidian silliness to dark, cynical violence and while you could, if you had to, sum it up as a comingofage story, goodnight. This arc was the direct inspiration for the backbone of nolans the dark knight, and its the book that gives readers the best look. One of two new ongoing titles to feature bruce wayne after the batman. The best batman comic book storylines available on dc. You can click on the top 100 comic book storylines tag either here or at the end of the post to see the other entries, in case you missed one. Secret wars is also famous for introducing the comic book world to an alien symbiote that bonds to spiderman creating his black.
The uncanny xmen veritably revolutionized the industry in the late70s and 80s. The latest xmen movie is based on one of the franchises most famous comic book storylines, one writerdirector simon kinberg wanted to adapt faithfully after botching the first dark. So im a returning comic book enthusiast, and im looking for something that is a bit more grown up. Easily the best of the storylines that started off the new 52. The dark phoenix saga is an extended xmen storyline in the fictional marvel comics universe, focusing on jean grey and the phoenix force. However, in the history of dc, creepy timelines emerged take a look. My top stories and story arcs of all time comic vine. Below are a few of my favorite batman story arcs available right now on dc universe.
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