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10 Best DC Comics of All Time Which You Must Read

    You must have been grown up by reading the DC Comics. Some must have been your favorite ones too till date. Definitely, it is not easy to forget the memories you created by creating those comics of DC. DC Comics have been there for so long now. It has taken its place in the two biggest and hottest comics book companies in America. We have some ideal and iconic characters which are close to our hearts. Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, etc. are some of the top and favorite characters of maximum people around the globe. These have been so long and now these characters are being rebooted, in this 21st Century.

    Actually, it has been a part of day and life that we can’t see even a day when they are not actually. It’s been so popular that at least in a single day we will definitely see one single person who is either wearing a Superman or Batman shirt or jacket. It is so well-versed. Actually, the DC Comics came into role in 1934, to the founding of National Allied Publications. Its fan is so well distributed around that we can’t even say that. They actually introduced you the first comic in 1939.

    It’s journey never took a U-turn, rather it has been moving forward from day 1, and has so widely spread that we find them on magazines, t-shirts, sweatshirts, watches, games, etc. Its game has been introduced to the world and took to another level. You will find almost every child knowing their names and playing games or watching shows according to them. The company along the way has introduced, some of the best DC comic books ever. They never stopped receiving praises from around the globe or from TIME Magazine and The New York Times. Every fan around the globe, till date, can’t resist while seeing the DC Comic book of Batman or the Superman. Though they have lost touch with the audience in recent times still it doesn’t allow us to forget about them. The company’s creative mind has taken to another level which they must’ve also not thought of as well. They are not anymore just the superheroes but more real in this fancy world.

     

    Need and importance?

    We cannot just say what is the need and all, because of the fact that they have become part of our day-to-day life. Its importance has been from the initial stage. We can’t still ignore them till date. It has created such a big impact on our lives.

     

    List of Best DC Comics

     

    1. The Dark Knight Returns

    The Dark Knight Returns dc comic

    We can definitely say that there is not a single diehard fan of DC who has at least not heard of The Dark Knight Returns. It has actually revolutionized the industry and the world. It got published in 1986. In this comic, the Batman, in the beginning, is soon confronted by the villains as well as some new threats which he deals with very smartness and wisdom. The Batman in this comic is built more like a refrigerator than just a normal person helping others out through his power. This book gave Batman his balls back by making him a brash. In this, he doesn’t actually take it easy on the criminals.  Miller actually changed the character of the Batman forever and hence it is till date the best DC Comic. This comic stands an actual gem in the industry and much solidified DC Comic. It is one of the most creative personality till date actually.

    2. Batman: Year One

    Batman Year One dc

    The Batman: Year One was the result of the retell the origin of the Caped Crusader. It was again written by Miller and was illustrated in the best way possible. In this comic Miller actually went to a great extent for depicting the character of the Batman and connecting it to the real world by introducing gadgets related to science fiction, and that he is overall the villains every time, beating them to death. Batman: Year One remains one of the best Batman stories of all time and the best DC Comic as well. In a very tricky manner, Miller makes the story tricky and puts some suspense which leaves the audience to question themselves and can’t wait to reveal the truth and mask behind the man. It is at least once in a while worth reading comic.

    3. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

    Teen Titans The Judas Contract

    Considered as one of the best DC comics of all time; almost many people around the globe may not be aware of the fact that Teen Titans: The Judas Contract was on the best as well as the most successful books at the DC. It has the most memorable story which the audience can never forget. This was written by Marv Wolfman. This story has everything that a normal fan always wanted for and wish for things to happen. Almost a dreamful story that everyone wants. It contains statutory rape, action, betrayal, and much more. This story is worth giving a try and can’t possible that you leave it at its halfway. This is actually a very deep and a personal story that has changed the characters forever. Fighting against the villains has the constant though. But Wolfman has brought up with some amazing content in this story.  

    4. The Killing Joke

    The Killing Joke

    Definitely, we can’t define or say about this comic more better than the audience and the one which has been talked about more and more always. It is definitely one of the amazing and brilliant stories you may have never even heard about in any way possible. Though, with brilliant, it is a sad story too having some killing and sharp dialogues. There are some uncomfortable moments too in between which may not be good for the audience but still, it is been counted in the list of best DC Comic ever. It was written by Alan Moore. He is a very smart and sharp way apart from the disturbing similarities of the two character. And also their differences to are not left behind in this story. The vile action is depicted again in a very smart way. This book is more a beautiful story of personal insights rather than horror or gore. It is full of violence but still leaves the audience to read more and more. The plot of the story is very engrossing as well as interesting at the same time.

    5. Superman: Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow?

    Superman Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow

    This story is written by Moore. And this is considered to be a silver age version of the character a proper sendoff. This story is appealed to more bittersweet sensibilities. Also, it doesn’t pull off many punches but leave the jaw-dropping experience for a reader. Through this story, it is sure enough that Moore is a very talented, sharp and quick writer and the best too of the DC and the comic book. He is the best writer of all time and the proof is stories alike ‘What happened to the man of tomorrow?’. According to the reference of Moore, this was the last Superman story which saw deaths of so many. This doesn’t actually follow a strict continuity as the others do.  

    6. The Man Of Steel

    The Man Of Steel

    After all the characters, DC thought of rebooting their characters in the wake of the event in their eighties. Actually, due to modernization in the world, they wanted to modernize their characters too along with the way the world was turning and growing. For the more sophisticated audience ‘The man of steel’ came into the role. During that time only such stories came up. Written by the famous John Byrne, this comic took the DC to another level and more streamlined approach towards the character. This story has the full-fledged character too called Clark Kent. This new look of the Superman actually had a big change in the DC and attracted more audience towards it. This story had more outlandish aspects. This is one of the most enjoyable Superman reads ever.

    7. Jack Kirby’s New Gods

    Jack Kirbys New Gods

    Jack Kirby wrote ‘The New Gods’ after Stan Lee took all the credits for his ideas. This adjusted a new kind of mythology for the new era. This comic is the best dc comic of all time. It let him introduce the new characters to the world like the Orion. It is a dynamic and a beautiful book, full of actions and very complicated kind of characters. It has more nuisance than the Lord of the Rings. This story was more of the science fiction storytelling. But was considered best at that time. It has a deep fantasy tale on the record. Kirby’s work was wisely spread and gained popularity among his members as well.  

    8. The Sinestro Corps War

    The Sinestro Corps War

    This story bucked the trend of high priced affairs, more money making things, bloated ways by featuring killer art and a very deep and sweet story that really had a reason for its existence. It opposed the fact of having a solid story for making the money out of it. It was written by the famous Geoff Johns. He was the one who actually brought the real cosmic action back to this world of reality and full of dreams. It created hardcore and dense fans around the world, as the story was relatable to everyone. And that was the time when DC proved that you don’t actually need violence, rape, bloodshed to gain popularity and make money. Rather a good story like this is good enough. It was a part of a fantastic and amazing art which was presented in a beautiful way.  

    9. Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters

    Green Arrow The Longbow Hunters

    When society needed a change, the ‘Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters’ was introduced to the world. It was written by Grell which places the Arrow in Seattle, as opposed to the fictitious Star City and fights against the serial killers around. This story had a mindset which changed the people’s mind as well as their thinking. It had gained a good success in the marketplace and was winning millions of heart around the globe. This is a graphical and violent story to an extreme level which actually kills his targets. In this very brutal torture is also shown of his girlfriend. This is one of the best reboots ever for a superhero. It has a very interesting criminal story which amazes the audience in its own way. It is DC’s one of the best DC comic of all time.

    10. Identity Crisis

    Identity Crisis comic dc

    It is an extremely brutal as well as surprising at the same time the seven-part mystery of the comic the ‘Identity Crisis’. It was written by the famous and well-known writer Brad Meltzer. Of the year 2004, it can’t be ignored to be suspense which took away all the hearts who read this story. This story starts with the death of a wife of an Elongated Man. The writer in a very smart way grips the story and ties the audience to his book. There is humongous violence, rape and mind wiping along the way to the story end.

     

    WRAPPING UP!!

    As we come to the conclusion, we have listed the best DC comics. These were the best of all time ever. We simply can’t resist reading these and then let our mind to the talking of the book. These are some of the best which we have listed. The writers have poured their heart writing and drawing them. The links for the same comic have been giving with the title.

    So what are you actually waiting for? Go and start for some fun now.