To celebrate what was a huge year in comics we had asked the How to Love Community of readers to let us know what comics they loved in 2014. In this article you will find the top 10 titles most voted for by the readers, which includes plenty of variety in storytelling, publishers, creators, art styles and genre. With this much variety it’s proof that it has never been a better time to be a reader. Did your favourites make the list?
If you are looking for a new graphic novel to read this December you can’t go past these 6. With a variety of genres and storytelling, there is something for everyone.
In 1988 Alan Moore and Brian Bolland created a story that focused on The Joker, going into his origins and exploring his relationship with Batman. With Moore’s unnerving script, in addition to Bolland’s fantastic art, Batman: The Killing Joke is not an easy read. But it is rewarding.
In Lee Bermejo’s Batman: Noël, the artist-turned-writer gives a respectful tribute to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, casting an alternate look at the Caped Crusader as a Scrooge-esque figure.
Celebrate Batman Day with these free Batman Comics. There are a great mix of comics here from Batman’s very first appearance to comics based off the classic television series Batman: The Animated Series. Also included in this list are stories by some of the greatest names in comics such as Neil Gaiman and Brian Bolland, just to name a few.
For Batman Week I have decided to have all Batman edition, featuring some of the amazing artists that have worked the Dark Knight. All of these Batman artists have contributed the character in one way or another, pushing him forward and adding their own personal touch. As normal, I will include reading recommendations so you can go on to read these artist work on Batman.
This week is Batman Week on How to Love Comics! To mark the occasion How to Love Comics will be running an array of Batman articles. More details and links to all the Batman Week content are inside.
HOLY MANGA, BATMAN! The 1960’s Batman manga by Jiro Kuwata has finally been translated into English and will be released digitally by DC Comics. Take a look at a preview.
In the fourth edition of You Comic Questions Answered I answer readers questions about Digital Trade Paperbacks and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 Library Editions, as well as give some comic book recommendations.
Take a look at the preview for Detective Comics #30, which starts the run of new creative team Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato. If you are looking for a Batman series that looks great and is a good jumping on point, then this issue is for you.
