Best 2024 Comics: Marvel, DC & More

In 2024, readers gravitated toward familiarity—yet surprisingly, many standout comics pushed creative boundaries while delivering excellence. Navigating the flood of weekly releases from major publishers and diverse graphic novels for every age group can be overwhelming. Still, we've curated our favorite titles from the year.

Condensing our thoughts into a single roundup. A few quick notes:

Focus remains primarily on Marvel and DC, with rare exceptions for near-superhero titles. Series needed at least 10 issues tracked—ruling out newer runs like Ultimates, Absolute Batman, or Aaron’s Ninja Turtles. Rankings consider entire series arcs, not just 2024 releases, except Jed McKay’s Moon Knight and Joshua Williamson’s Robin. Anthologies like Action Comics were excluded due to rotating creative teams.

Table of Content

Batman: Zdarsky Run Nightwing by Tom Taylor Blade + Blade: Red Band Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu Outsiders Poison Ivy Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing Venom + Venom War John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko 1 0 Comment on this

Batman: Zdarsky Run

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It narrowly avoids mediocrity—technically polished but ultimately forgettable. The "wrong Batman" arc fumbles except for its Joker subplot, which deserves stronger criticism.

Nightwing by Tom Taylor

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Had it concluded earlier, this could've topped our list. Instead, late-stage filler diluted its potential. While Taylor’s emotional beats linger, the series settled for DC’s mid-tier standard—far from Hawkeye’s legacy.

Blade + Blade: Red Band

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With the film delayed, the comics carved Blade’s perfect niche: visceral, vampire-slaying action executed with razor-sharp pacing.

Vengeance of the Moon Knight + Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu

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A messy revival undercut potential—rushing Mark’s return diluted supporting arcs and character growth. McKay’s current run offers hope for course correction.

Outsiders

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DC’s Planetary homage leans too heavily on unsubtle meta-commentary. Predictable but harmless—the original’s brilliance remains untouched.

Poison Ivy

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Ivy’s solo odyssey—now an improbable 30+ issues—swings between hypnotic psychedelia and skimmable stretches, yet maintains its peculiar charm.

Batman and Robin by Joshua Williamson

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Williamson reunites with Damian Wayne, confronting adolescence and fatherhood themes. Though it doesn’t match Robin’s debut, it delivers heart—and yes, the Robinmobile earns bonus points.

Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver

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A delightful outlier—this cozy, art-forward series thrives on simplicity rather than reinvention. Wanda’s Emporium proves less is more.

The Flash Series by Simon Spurrier

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Dense and deliberately challenging, Spurrier’s take demands effort—but unpredictability fuels its appeal. Where it ultimately races remains anyone’s guess.

The Immortal Thor by Al Ewing

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Ewing’s reputation alone sustains this slog—neither compelling mythology nor superheroics. Yet his interconnected lore addicts readers chasing payoff, while the art ascends to Valhalla.

Venom + Venom War

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Chaos incarnate—devastating yet exhilarating. Multiple rereads confirm its hypnotic pull.

John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America

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The UK-set opener is genius—a mermaid/unicorn duo could outshine this entire list. The US sequel falters with trite liberty sermons. Yet Spurrier’s Constantine remains peerless, blending brilliance with excess.

Ultimate X-men by Peach Momoko

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A manga-inspired horror with superpowers and X-Men DNA—somehow exceeding its ambitious premise. Momoko’s vision delivers monthly magic.