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Best Indie Comics Currently In Print (August 2023)

Most comic fans know that it isn't only Marvel and DC that put out quality books, as proven by some of the best indie comics out today.

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The Best '90s Indie Comics That Still Hold Up Today

From gritty crime-thrillers to creative retellings of historical events, the '90s introduced readers to epic indie comics like Spawn and The Sandman.

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10 Best Image Comics For Non-Superhero Fans

Giving creators space to explore unique settings and narratives, Image Comics has delivered amazing content without relying on superhero stories.

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10 Ways Comics Fandom Has Gotten Better In The Last 10 Years

Thanks to efforts made by the Big Two, indie comic publishers, and readers themselves, it's never been a better time to be a comic book fan.

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10 Image Comics That Would Make Great Crime Movies

Thanks to their focus on thrilling heists and mysterious capers, Image Comics like Newburn or Chew would be the perfect inspiration for a crime film.

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Best Indie Comics Coming Out In September 2023

The best indie comics tower above superhero titles like The Amazing Spider-Man. From Usagi Yojimbo to Saga, so much is happening in Sept. 2023.

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10 Image Comics That Would Make Great Fantasy Movies

While DC and Marvel dominate the superhero genre, Image Comics produces some incredible stories that could easily make great fantasy films.

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How The Hernandez Brothers Energized Indie Comics With Love And Rockets

Love and Rockets is a diverse, brave venture that the Hernandez brothers insisted on bringing to the world of indie comics—and changing it forever.

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Everything We Know About Invincible's Guardians Of The Globe

Invincible's Guardians of the Globe began as a parody of DC Comic's Justice League, but each hero puts a unique spin on classic superhero archetypes.

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10 Best Current BOOM! Studios Comics, Ranked

From gritty horror thrillers to sci-fi tales exploring deadly AI, BOOM! Studios currently has an abundance of must-read comics for readers to enjoy.

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10 Best Indie Comics That Reimagine Famous Characters

Putting their own spin on famous fictional characters, indie comics like The Last Ronin and Frankenstein Alive, Alive! became huge hits with readers.

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Indiana Jones & 9 Other Pop Culture Comics Franchises Everyone Forgot Existed

Pop culture franchises like Indiana Jones made splashes in TV and film, receiving comic book adaptations, but some have been largely forgotten.

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10 Indie Comics With Overpowered Heroes

The diverse world of independent comics is full of incredible power, and some powerful heroes could even give Superman a run for his money.

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10 Indie Comics That Broke Reader Expectations

Subverting expectations and challenging the status quo, indie comics like Mad and Strangers in Paradise left a huge mark on the comic industry.

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10 Best Superhero Comics That Aren't Marvel Or DC

Independent comics like Invincible and Astro City are have some of the best runs in comics history, outshining even the likes of Batman and Spider-Man

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10 Best Indie Comics That Are Way Too Short

Indie comics often beat DC and Marvel at their own game, but even the best don't run half as long as their distinguished and marvelous competitors.

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10 Comics Banned In 2023

Many important comics were banned, some unjustly, in 2023 due to their striking narratives, mature visuals, or provocative storytelling.

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10 Greatest Pulp Heroes In Comics, Ranked

Classic pulp comics produced iconic heroes, from the sci-fi Flash Gordon to the jungle-dwelling Tarzan, who inspired popular DC and Marvel characters.

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10 Indie Comic Heroes Stronger Than They Look

While the heroes of Marvel and DC are usually heralded as some of the strongest comic characters, these indie icons are more than meets the eye.

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10 Best '80s Indie Comics That Get Even Better With Age

From Mister X to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, many iconic '80s Indie comics have only gotten better with time.

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