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Stan &quot;The Man&quot; Lee is the most iconic and innovative comic creators of all time. He invented, or had a part in creating, over 339 (!) characters throughout his 50+ years in the comics industry. Which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stan-lee-comic-book-characters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Stan Lee characters</a> are the best? Now's your chance to vote and decide which Stan Lee comic book characters is the greatest.Lee was responsible for ushering in the age of the realistic, down to earth, underdog type characters when the standard was the bright, shiny Superman type. They famously turned him down dozens of times when he brought them the idea of Spider-Man stating that not only was he too downtrodden, but that nobody liked spiders so it would never sell. The only reason Spider-Man (one of the most recognizable figures in the world) exists is that he snuck it into an already cancelled magazine, Amazing Fantasy, in their last issue and it sold like hotcakes.So here, we acknowledge the man who's earned every single one of his Marvel movie cameos for his contribution to the world of comics. These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best comic book characters</a> created by Stan Lee

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Early on in his career, Mark Millar dreamed of being both a writer and an artist. But he later got the &quot;best advice&quot; he ever received from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comic-books-written-by-women/john-saavedra?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book writer</a> Grant Morrison who told him to choose one of the two career paths, as it&#39;s difficult to succeed in both. Millar took the advice to heart and focused on becoming a comic book writer. And today, we get to celebrate his works as a writer with this very list. Here are the best works from Mark Millar.

You may not recognize his name, but you&#39;ll recognize his long list of writing credits in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-facts-about-diamond-distributors/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book industry</a>. He&#39;s most notably the man behind Marvel&#39;s Ultimate Universe, having launched Ultimate X-Men in 2001, and teamed-up with artist Bryan Hitch on The Ultimates, which was later adapted into two Marvel animated features.

in 2004, Millar began a creator-owned line called Millarworld where his popular book Kick-Ass was born. Kick-Ass became so popular that it has two feature films under its belt, with promises of more to come. Since the last issue of Kick-Ass hit comic book shelves, Millar has no signs of slowing down, as he has many projects in the works. With that being said, are you excited about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mark-millar-movies-and-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming" target="_blank">Mark Millar and Netflix</a> joining forces?

So which book of Millar&#39;s is the best? This is where you get to decide. Make sure to vote up which of his comic books are the best!

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It's rare for a single voice to pierce through the hazy collaboration it takes to produce comics, but Grant Morrison's is one of the loudest and most unique. The violently original Scotsman is one of the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comic-books-written-by-women/john-saavedra?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book writers</a> of all time. His works are surreal, bizarre, and iconoclastic, but above all, uncompromising.He has guided some of the most popular characters of all-time and created original works that are both literally and figuratively magical. Whether writing for iconic figures like Superman or characters of his own strange invention, the loquacious and inventive scribe always has a surprise up his sleeve. He's written for both <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shameless-marvel-dc-analogs/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Marvel and DC</a>, along with plenty of indies, yet has always maintained his totally unique voice.These are the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/comic-books?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">comic books</a> by Grant Morrison. Vote up your favorite comics and vote down the ones that aren't up to Morrison's standards.

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List of the best Alan Moore books, ranked by voracious readers in the Ranker community. With commercial success and critical acclaim, there's no doubt that Alan Moore is one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-writers-of-all-time/ranker-books?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular authors</a> of the last 100 years. Known for his <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/graphic-novel-books-novels-and-stories/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous graphic novels</a>, Moore's work has been adapted for film multiple times. If you're a huge fan of his work, then vote on your favorite novels below and make your opinion count. This poll is also a great resource for new fans of Alan Moore who want to know which novels they should start reading first. With memorable characters and excellent storytelling, there's no reason why you shouldn't check out his work if you're a big reader.This list has a variety of books in it, from Watchmen to V for Vendetta. What are Alan Moore's best novels? Vote on this list and help us definitively answer that question.

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Comic books being a visual medium there are always a wide array of brilliant artists working in the industry at any given time. Some artists get on a book and carry a storyline through their specific composition or specific ways of displaying action like John Romita Sr. or Jack Kirby. Other artists have such an instantly recognizable style they're hired on a book in order to up it's notoriety or change the direction the title is going in like Frank Cho or Chris Bachelo. Other artists still are so iconic so influential to the industry they redefine the very characters they're draw for years to come like Mark Bagley or Todd McFarlane.But then there are those artists who do amazing work, get a great response from the audience and the critics but never quite get the notice they deserve. Well we're trying to change that, these are the artists who did all of the above but didn't get quite the hype those folk did. These are the most underrated artists in comics.

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List of famous <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-epic-comics-titles/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book titles</a> published by DC Comics, listed alphabetically with pictures of the comic book covert art when available. This list contains all notable comics/graphic novels published by DC Comics, both new and old. Movies based off of comic books are incredibly popular in present day, so find out which comics are published by DC Comics by browsing this list. Some of these DC Comics comic books may be worth a lot of money, especially if they're first issues that are in mint condition. The names of the DC Comics comic book series can be clicked on to find more information about each one. List ranges from Robin to Power Girl, plus much more.

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100%

100% is a black-and-white comic book with gray tones written and drawn by Paul Pope. It was published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in five issues between 2002 and 2003, then collected as a trade paperback in 2005.
The plot concerns six main characters in Manhattan, New York City in January 2038. Though the interweaving stories are romantic in nature, they are steeped in science fiction and cyberpunk environments.

52 is a weekly American comic book limited series published by DC Comics that debuted on May 10, 2006, one week after the conclusion of the seven-issue Infinite Crisis. The series was written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid, with layouts by Keith Giffen. 52 also led into a few limited series spin-offs.
52 consists of 52 issues, published weekly for one year, each issue detailing an actual week chronicling the events that took place during the missing year after the end of Infinite Crisis. The series covers much of the DC Universe, and several characters whose disparate stories interconnect. The story is directly followed by the weekly limited series Countdown to Final Crisis. It was the first weekly series published by DC Comics since the short-lived anthology Action Comics Weekly in 1988–1989.

A. Bizarro

A. Bizarro is the title of a four-issue comic book limited series published by DC Comics in 1999, and the name of the lead character of that series. The creators included writer Steve Gerber, penciller M. D. Bright, inker Greg Adams, colorist Tom Ziuko with separations by Digital Chameleon, letterer Steve Dutro, and editor Joey Cavalieri. It features characters from the Superman family of titles.

Action Comics

Action Comics is an American comic book series that introduced Superman, one of the first major superhero characters as the term is popularly defined. The publisher was originally known as Detective Comics, Inc., and later as National Comics and as National Periodical Publications, before taking on its current name of DC Comics. It is one of the longest-running comic book publications.

Action Comics #1

Action Comics #1 is the first issue of the original run of the comic book series Action Comics. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroes—most notably the Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster creation, Superman. For this reason it is widely considered both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most valuable comic book of all time. On August 24, 2014, a copy graded 9.0 by CGC was sold on eBay for US$3,207,852. It is the only comic to have sold for more than $3 million for a single original copy. Action Comics would go on to run for 904 numbered issues before it ended in the fall of 2011.
It is not to be confused with the first issue of the second series of Action Comics which was launched as part of DC Comics' New 52 revamp in the fall of 2011.

Adventure Comics

Adventure Comics was an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1938 to 1983 and revived from 2009 to 2011. In its first era, the series ran for 503 issues, making it the fifth-longest-running DC series, behind Detective Comics, Action Comics, Superman, and Batman. It was revived in 2009 by writer Geoff Johns with the Conner Kent incarnation of Superboy headlining the title's main feature, and the Legion of Super-Heroes in the back-up story. It returned to its original numbering with #516. The series finally ended with #529, prior to DC's The New 52 company reboot.

Adventures of Alan Ladd

Adventures of Alan Ladd was a nine-issue series of comic books published by DC Comics from 1949 to 1951. The stories featureded the film actor Alan Ladd in a variety of adventurous situations. The first six issues have covers with photos of the actor.

Adventures of Bob Hope

The Adventures of Bob Hope is a comic book series that was published by National Periodical Publications. The series featured stories based on comedian Bob Hope, as well as assorted other humorous stories. The series ran for 109 issues from 1950 through 1968.

Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis

The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis is the title of a comic book published by DC Comics featuring the popular team of comedians Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The series ran for 40 issues from 1952 through 1957, at which time the title was renamed because of the real life breakup of the team. The title was continued as The Adventures of Jerry Lewis thereafter for issues #41-124. The new series featured the comedian Jerry Lewis in a variety of humorous situations. Infrequent guest stars included Batman, Bob Hope, Lex Luthor, Superman, the Flash. and Wonder Woman, Notable artists who worked on the series include Bob Oksner and Neal Adams.

All Star Batman and Robin

All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder is an American comic book series written by Frank Miller and penciled by Jim Lee. It was published by DC Comics, with a sporadic schedule, between 2005 and 2008. The series was to be rebooted under the title Dark Knight: Boy Wonder in 2011, when both Miller and Lee were to finish the last six issues.
The series is known for the recalled issue 10 for a printing error that allowed swear words to be published with unreturned copies turning up on eBay at inflated prices.
This was the first series to be launched in 2005 under DC's All Star imprint. These series are helmed by renowned writers and artists in the American comic book industry and attempt to retell some of the history of prominent DC Universe characters, but outside of DC Universe continuity, and not be restricted by it, in order to appeal to new and returning readers. Each title under the All Star imprint is set in its own continuity and separate universe.

All Star Comics

All Star Comics is a 1940s comic book series from All-American Publications, one of the early companies that merged with National Periodical Publications to form the modern-day DC Comics. With the exception of the first two issues, All Star Comics primarily told stories about the adventures of the Justice Society of America. The series is notable for its introduction of the Justice Society of America, the first team of superheroes, and the introduction of Wonder Woman.
While the series cover-logo trademark reads All Star Comics, its copyrighted title as indicated by postal indicia is All-Star Comics.

All Star Superman

All-Star Superman is a twelve-issue comic book series featuring Superman that ran from November 2005 to October 2008. The series was written by Grant Morrison, drawn by Frank Quitely, digitally inked by Jamie Grant and published by DC Comics. DC claimed that this series would "strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements".
The series was the second to be launched in 2005 under DC's All-Star imprint, the first being All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder. These series are attempts by DC to allow major comics creators a chance to tell stories showcasing these characters without being restricted by DC Universe continuity.
The series was met with much positive reception and is widely considered to be one of the best Superman stories of all time.

All-Star Western

All-Star Western was the name of three American comic book series published by DC Comics, each a Western fiction omnibus featuring both continuing characters and anthological stories. The first ran from 1951 to 1961, the second from 1970 to 1972 and the third is part of The New 52 released in September 2011.

Amazons Attack

Amazons Attack! is a six-issue comic book limited series that was published by DC Comics. Written by Will Pfeifer and pencilled by Pete Woods, the first issue was released April 25, 2007.

Ambush Bug: Nothing Special

Ambush Bug: Year None

Ambush Bug: Year None is a six-issue comic book limited series written Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, and illustrated by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom. The first issue, "Hey, You Sank My Battle-Ax!", was published on July 23, 2008. DC Comics announced that instead of releasing a sixth issue, the series would skip issue #6 and conclude with issue #7. Ambush Bug: Year None #7 was released on October 28, 2009.

America vs. The Justice Society

America vs. The Justice Society is a four-issue comic book mini-series starring the Justice Society of America which was first published by DC Comics between January and April 1985.
The series was written by Roy and Dann Thomas and featured artwork from Rafael Kayanan, Rich Buckler and Jerry Ordway among others.

American Splendor

American Splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of artists. The first issue was published in 1976 and the most recent in September 2008, with publication occurring at irregular intervals. Publishers have been, at various times, Harvey Pekar himself, Dark Horse Comics, and DC Comics.
The comics have been adapted into a film of the same name and a number of theatrical productions.

American Virgin

American Virgin was an American comic book series published by Vertigo Comics and written by Steven T. Seagle.

Anarky

Anarky was a short-lived American comic book series published by DC Comics, as a limited series between May and August of 1997, and as an ongoing series between May and December of 1999. It was written by Alan Grant, with pencils by Norm Breyfogle, and inks by Josef Rubinstein. The comic was a spin-off title derived from the Batman franchise, and followed the adventures of Anarky, an antagonist of the Batman character.
Although Anarky had originally been created to reflect the philosophy of anarchism, the primary influence on both volumes was Neo-Tech, a philosophy developed by Frank R. Wallace. The comic was overtly political in nature, exploring a number of themes including antimilitarism, homelessness, and political corruption.

Angel Love

Angel Love was a comic book series created by Barbara Slate, published by DC Comics in the 1980s, as well as the lead character of this series. The first issue was dated August 1986. Despite its cartoony style, and some superficial stylistic resemblance to "girl humor" comic books of an earlier era such as Millie the Model, Patsy Walker, and Katy Keene, it was not intended as a children's comic; it covered "adult" issues such as drug use, pregnancy, and sexual abuse, and did not bear the Comics Code Authority seal. The 1987 Angel Love Special which wrapped up the series bore a "For Mature Readers" advisory on its cover. Nevertheless, its letter column sometimes featured letters from children.
Angel Love is a young woman who has moved from her native Scranton, Pennsylvania to New York City in hopes of finding a career as an artist. So far, however, the only career she has found is as a roller-skating waitress at a restaurant. Her adventures are portrayed sometimes with realism, but sometimes with fantasy elements such as talking cockroaches and a "guardian angel" she has drawn which comes to life to attempt to grant her wishes.

Animal Man

Animal Man was a comic book ongoing series published by DC Comics starring the superhero Animal Man. The series is best known for the run by writer Grant Morrison from issue #1 to #26 with penciller Chas Truog who stayed on the series until #32. Almost all of the series' writers and artists were part of the British Invasion of comics.
Animal Man was innovative in its advocacy and for its use of themes including social consciousness, metaphysics, deconstruction of the superhero genre and comic book form, postmodernism, eccentric plot twists, explorations of cosmic spirituality and mysticism, the determination of apparent free will by a higher power, and manipulation of reality including quantum physics, unified field theory, time travel and metafictional technique. The series is well known for its frequently psychedelic and "off the wall" content.
A majority of the series' cover art was done by Brian Bolland, often portraying intentionally unusual or shocking imagery with no text blurbs.
Grant Morrison would return to the character Animal Man in 52.

Armageddon 2001

"Armageddon 2001" was a 1991 crossover event storyline published by DC Comics. It ran through a self-titled, two issue limited series and most of the annuals DC published that year from May through October. After the event, there were two limited series, Armageddon: The Alien Agenda and Armageddon: Inferno.
Each participating annual explored potential possible futures for its main characters, much in the manner of Marvel Comics' What If?. The guiding hands behind the series were editor and writer Dennis O'Neil, writer Archie Goodwin and artist Dan Jurgens.

As The Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies is a comic book story arc that ran through the Batman monthly series. It was written by Judd Winick, penciled by Dustin Nguyen and inked by Richard Friend. It was published in episodes 626 - 630 of the series, and printed in its entirety in a single comic book recompilation in 2004. It was developed as a single self-contained storyline instead of being part of a larger saga, aiming mainly to casual or lapsed readers instead of collectors.

Atlas

"The Coming of Atlas" is a comic book story arc, from DC Comics, by writer James Robinson and artists Renato Guedes and José Wilson Magalháes, featuring Superman. This is Robinson's first story arc on the Superman title, as ongoing writer after Kurt Busiek's departure. This, as well as Geoff Johns's "Brainiac" arc on Action Comics, lead to their planned narrative unification on Action Comics, Superman and Supergirl in "Superman: New Krypton".

List of famous comic book titles published by DC Comics, listed alphabetically with pictures of the comic book covert art when available. This list contains ...