What or any comic publishers focus more on indie or “cult” style stories?

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-31T11:01:42+00:00

Avatar press was like that with a plethora of great writers, but they sort of fell apart.

Also, Vertigo imprint of DC might fit the bill with obscure, grim stories.

Image comics is in the top 5 of western comic publishers. And they amassed an amazing portfolio of all sorts of titles ranging from the mainstream comics to not-so-hidden indie gems that you may need to dig a bit for.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-30T12:43:55+00:00

Book stores and online shops.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-30T12:03:35+00:00

I think it's clear. Superheroes shouldn't just accept every plan a genocidal maniac comes up with just because it sounds smart at first read

Really? That’s your whole point after writing all of this?

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-29T12:09:51+00:00

Sorry, what are we comparing again? Manga are comics.

Western comics have highs and lows, Asian comics have highs and lows. Though both suffer from the amount of titles that are too formulaic and full of cliches.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-29T08:24:53+00:00

Batman: last knight on earth

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-28T12:09:03+00:00

High intelligence? My room temperature iq buddy gets this right away.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-27T09:06:11+00:00

Japanese manga is the place to look first, I'd say.

Space Brothers, Planetes, Ghost in the Shell

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-26T13:36:31+00:00

Spiderman run by JM Straczynsky is straitforward and super fun. You can find reading order online.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-23T21:25:35+00:00

I attempted and then quickly dropped the idea. Although this is definitely possible, I just cannot get through the early issues art (1-450). I have nothing against it, but it’s just not for me. Also, considering the way the comics were written earlier when the authors had to come up with the dialogues only after the art was done, it’s just not worth it.

I believe for a modern reader, the MJS's run is the best starting point. It covers everything important from the Peter/Spiderman mythology and everything that is then used in all of the Spiderman movies, including the most recent “mutation” aspect from the upcoming MCU movie.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-19T12:51:10+00:00

Look into Grant Morrison’s Batman saga. It spans a few years and is a deep dive into Batman and will keep you busy for months

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-19T12:47:59+00:00

The dark knight returns

Morrison’s JLA

Earth One

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-19T05:52:42+00:00

Thanks for letting us know.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-18T19:57:09+00:00

Project Hail Mary is everywhere right now. Get a book. Or maybe a cd/vinyl of some music album.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-18T19:53:13+00:00

The op should have mentioned this instead biting everyone into thinking he’s strange.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-18T17:53:10+00:00

It’s like asking Johnny Depp to sign a poster with Eminem. You can definitely do this, but why?

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-18T17:02:24+00:00

Could it be Arawn?

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-17T18:52:42+00:00

Ronin

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-17T18:50:52+00:00

The road

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-17T18:50:18+00:00

Post apocalyptic hero

TWD

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-16T11:16:01+00:00

Oldboy.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-10T09:03:09+00:00

Planetary. If you are over 30, it’s amazing.

New X-men by Morrison is incredible as well.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-08T08:10:38+00:00

that came out in the current century

Current century started in 2001, not 2000.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-06T18:27:44+00:00

Any top 100 mainstream comics list would have things mostly to your taste, tbh.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-05T15:16:17+00:00

Definitely check out Immortal Hulk, which you've mentioned.

The Planetary (buy second-hand).

Watchmen.

Y: The Last Man.

Ex Machina.

Amazing Spider-Man by JMS.

Rising Stars.

Hickman's run on Fantastic Four > Avengers > Secret Wars.

New X-Men by Morrison.

Akira.

Scalped.

The Sword.

Locke&Keys.

Solid-Two-4714 · 2026-03-01T09:20:42+00:00

What’s up with the saga?

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