Preacher was great, but Custer was superpowered and the hero, so I wouldn't put it on this list. Again, only because of a technicality. Preacher is outstanding.
@@johnathonhaney8291 I know. I try not to think about that. I suppose I think of him as young because there were so many potential years ahead of him. Still, there are worse legacies to leave behind.
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I assume because Saga is on the list. Don't want doubles of the same writer and of the two Saga is the better (though I love Y as well, Brian K. Vaughan is a god).
Really surprised not to see The Walking Dead here since that's one of the biggest comic series with no superheroes; but thanks to the series there's not a lot of people that don't know about it so I can understand why it isn't here
No Tintin? Asterix? Carl Barks' Duck comics? Bone? Blacksad? Etc.? I mean, sure, there are definitely some entries on this list which fully deserve to be there, but it seems to me that, considering the topic, this list is tilted far too much in favor of more recent comics, while ignoring some legitimate classics.
One of my favorite under rated comics is "Bedlam". Its about a super serial killer who gets lobotomized in a way that wont allow him to do bad (if I recall exactly) but he uses his deranged history to solve brutal murders
No 2000AD, Give Me Liberty, 2Guns, Sweet Tooth, We Stand On Guard, American Splendor, Thief Of Thieves, A History Of Violence, Crossed, The Avant-Guards and Jungle Fantasy
Sandman has actual DC supers in it, Doctor Destiny has Morpheus' Dreamstone and Lyta Hall (aka Fury from Infinity Inc and Sandman/Dr Fate's wife) is a major character....as is her son...
Yyyeah, but they're not doing superhero things, and they're not the focus of the story. Dr. Destiny is pretty much done after the diner, and Lyta Hall...well...isn't doing anything superhero-ish. Really, except for the bit of backstory you get when she's introduced, you wouldn't know she's an actual superhero; you could cut that backstory out and it wouldn't change the Sandman story.
@@zenfrodo but still still supers! and the story has a direct impact on the DC universe so.....and YOU might not know she's a superhero but those of us that remember at one time she was Wonder Woman's bloody daughter do (her name being Hippolyta Trevor) and by your logic Gaiman could have used any character to be in her place.....but he chose to use an established hero....also her backstory connects her to the kindly ones/furies, and they were just the main ones I mentioned.....
For me the heroes are the comic book artists and writers...even though comic book industry is struggling on making a profit they still make comics because of love and passion for their craft...they are the real heroes imo
My favorite is kinda unusual and some will probably consider it to be a bit childish. But I can absolutely recommend everyone to read "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck". Especially if you already read some of his or Donald Comics as a Child or Teen. Yes it has some of the typical ridiculous and kinda childish segments that you would expect from a Comic like that, but it tells his life through a compelling Story with lots of emotions and character development. Imo this is an absolute must read and the story perfectly captures one of the most Iconic Comic Book characters of all time
Good list, but I would've liked some Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan or Injection), Jeff Lamire (Gideon Falls, Royal City, Descender), Rick Remender (Deadly Class or Black Science) and maybe Sex Criminals, Chew, Monstress and Ice Cream Man.
Fables was good, up until the arcs after The Emperor was overthrown. The moment you get to the Jack crossover, the series falls apart and suffers from an incredibly rushed ending. You...left...out...ELFQUEST???!!?? The independent comic that basically opened up the entire indy field in comics and was THE ur-example of an engrossing, intelligent comic that didn't ...and still doesn't...rely on superheroes??? Shame on you! You also left out Bone, from Jeff Smith, another indie pioneer.
Sooooooo many more titles you could have included; Give Me Liberty, V For Vendetta, From Hell, Clean Room... There are dozens of 'em that don't include any spandex/armoured/cape-wearing do-gooders.
To add to that list: Fax From Sarajevo by Joe Kubert, Give Me Liberty by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons and Richard Corben's Haunt of Horrors for both Poe and Lovecraft.
One of the texts I had to study in high school was Maus, and it was the first time I enjoyed the content I was reading as a part of my study. It's the only text I re-read after all of the work relating to the book was over, if you haven't checked it out I would highly suggest it
1. 'Paper Girls' by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang 2. 'The Celestial Bibendum' by Nicolas De Crecy 3. 'Klaxon' by Si Spencer and Dix 4. 'Extremity' by Daniel Warren Johnson 5. 'Saga' by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples 6. 'Bodies' by Si Spencer, Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Tula Lotay, Meghan Hetrick 7. 'The Wicked + The Divine' by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie 8. 'Mooncop' by Tom Gauld 9. 'The Encyclopedia of Early Earth' by Isabel Greenberg 10. 'The Motherless Oven' by Rob Davis
Obscure honorable mention: Skreemer-set in a post apocalyptic U.S. it follows the rise and fall of a gangster/warlord and the parrallell story of a regular family trying to survive.
No superheros but supernatural is fine? Regardless, I put forth Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore as one of the best non-superhero oriented comic books out there.
Sandman Spoilers (it’s over 20 years old but still...) The first arc features Martian Manhunter, Doctor Destiny and Golden Age Sandman. Brilliant series, but had to be propped up by superheroes when it first started and Darkseid is at the funeral, so it persisted throughout
Sandman only at #8? Oh u hurt me, and how could you forget Trillium, The Wake, Daytripper, Ronin, Y: The Last Man, 100 Bullets, and The Nobody? Good list though
I got 2 mentions although this list is 3 years old. Hopefully someone is listening but this is hands down DC Comics underrated Non-Superhero Works. A History Of Violence and Road to Perdition
Walking Dead does feel like a slight omission but the most important thing I think we can all agree on is.... That shirt is sooooooo cool. Can I have it? Not for weird reasons.
There's no real Super heroes in Love and rockets, it's all about the loves and lives of a small border town. This comic is groundbreaking. One of the best things ever to be put on paper.
@@ranwolf1240 Lol, c'mon bro, don't be that guy. Most of the "comics" on this list are actually graphic novels, but that being said they are all in the same medium. Don't "well ACTUALLEEEEE" at people, instead lets just all open a beer and bullshit about our mutual love of comics! First Newcastle on me, bro. 😊
@@mobilmbf Yeah, a six volume, 2000+ behemoth of a manga. But be it manga, graphic novel, strips, or the classic "comic book", it's all part of the comics medium, so I feel it should have a place on this list. If you've never read it, I HIGHLY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend it, you won't be disappointed! 👍
Seriously. In your list only Sin City and Mouse are well-recognised non-superhero brands. The rest is niche. What about Asterix? What About Lucky Luke? What about Smurfs? What about Thorgal, Yans, Shninkel, Valerian, Tintin? What about One Piece, Dragonball and a range of well-recognised and well-selling Japanese comics? "Manga" is just a foreign word for "comic book", doesn't mean that it's not a visual novel. You shouldn't have given your list the title, you did. Makes no sense.
HONORABLE MENTIONS ...WALKING DEAD, Y THE LAST MAN, PREACHER, MAXX
Preacher is f*cking amazing! Garth Ennis is a GOD!
@@pyrricloser4203 yes it is
Planetary
@@nakedpooper7140 never read it yet
Preacher was great, but Custer was superpowered and the hero, so I wouldn't put it on this list. Again, only because of a technicality. Preacher is outstanding.
Losing Darwynn Cooke so young was a true tragedy for comics.
He wasn't THAT young but it was way too soon. He was even planning another Parker book around the time he died.
@@johnathonhaney8291 I know. I try not to think about that. I suppose I think of him as young because there were so many potential years ahead of him. Still, there are worse legacies to leave behind.
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"SHUT UP!!!... I'm immortal" - Spider Jerusalem (Transmetropolitan)
So...no mention of Y:The Last Man?
That's fine... I'm not mad... just really disappointed
I assume because Saga is on the list. Don't want doubles of the same writer and of the two Saga is the better (though I love Y as well, Brian K. Vaughan is a god).
Really surprised not to see The Walking Dead here since that's one of the biggest comic series with no superheroes; but thanks to the series there's not a lot of people that don't know about it so I can understand why it isn't here
That’s literally what I clicked this video for lol
No Tintin? Asterix? Carl Barks' Duck comics? Bone? Blacksad? Etc.? I mean, sure, there are definitely some entries on this list which fully deserve to be there, but it seems to me that, considering the topic, this list is tilted far too much in favor of more recent comics, while ignoring some legitimate classics.
Also:
- East of West
- Gideon Falls
- The Walking Dead
- The Wake
- Savage Shores
Any summaries though?
You get a virtual hug for East of West.
A great list of very good books!
I red the first three volumes of East of West and still i dont know what is going on
@@bekem4827 Lol I feel you man-I set them down for a year and tried again and for some reason, THEN it made sense 😂
I love superheroes, but it's refreshing to know about other comics that aren't in the superhero genre.
read manga(japanese comic)...... like Berserk, attack on titan, one piece(2nd most selling comic and 1st most selling comic by single author), Uzumaki
see metal
@@miamimagicians
Metal who?
Try school bus graveyard
One of my favorite under rated comics is "Bedlam". Its about a super serial killer who gets lobotomized in a way that wont allow him to do bad (if I recall exactly) but he uses his deranged history to solve brutal murders
In that vein, you might like the Warren Ellis series Fell.
Wheres 100 bullets that was a crazy series
My absolute favorite
Great book
Where’s the Netflix show?
@@SouLofthegroup last I heard Tom Hardy optioned it. He was looking at a movie for it, but that's all wrong. HBO series is the way.
@@mattmozgiel2111 a show would help flush out the nuances of the series!
No 2000AD, Give Me Liberty, 2Guns, Sweet Tooth, We Stand On Guard, American Splendor, Thief Of Thieves, A History Of Violence, Crossed, The Avant-Guards and Jungle Fantasy
2000AD has Zenith so nope
Another We Stand on Guard fan?! *gasp*
Sandman has actual DC supers in it, Doctor Destiny has Morpheus' Dreamstone and Lyta Hall (aka Fury from Infinity Inc and Sandman/Dr Fate's wife) is a major character....as is her son...
Yyyeah, but they're not doing superhero things, and they're not the focus of the story. Dr. Destiny is pretty much done after the diner, and Lyta Hall...well...isn't doing anything superhero-ish. Really, except for the bit of backstory you get when she's introduced, you wouldn't know she's an actual superhero; you could cut that backstory out and it wouldn't change the Sandman story.
@@zenfrodo but still still supers! and the story has a direct impact on the DC universe so.....and YOU might not know she's a superhero but those of us that remember at one time she was Wonder Woman's bloody daughter do (her name being Hippolyta Trevor) and by your logic Gaiman could have used any character to be in her place.....but he chose to use an established hero....also her backstory connects her to the kindly ones/furies, and they were just the main ones I mentioned.....
@@zenfrodo oh and is the title "that aren't about superheroes" or "that DONT have superheroes"?
It's such an amazing comic
Scapled deserves more love
Scalped was amazing and felt like watching an AMC series like Breaking Bad. It is so good.
For me the heroes are the comic book artists and writers...even though comic book industry is struggling on making a profit they still make comics because of love and passion for their craft...they are the real heroes imo
My favorite is kinda unusual and some will probably consider it to be a bit childish.
But I can absolutely recommend everyone to read "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck". Especially if you already read some of his or Donald Comics as a Child or Teen. Yes it has some of the typical ridiculous and kinda childish segments that you would expect from a Comic like that, but it tells his life through a compelling Story with lots of emotions and character development.
Imo this is an absolute must read and the story perfectly captures one of the most Iconic Comic Book characters of all time
Absolutely agree!
Don Rosa's art style is superb as well.
Transmetropolitan
Spider Jerusalem: Am I a joke to you? (Sets bowel disruptor to “Prolapse”)
The Sandman is one of my all time favs
Wheres French classic comics "Incal"and "Arzach"
THIS!
How can you forget The Walking Dead
Walking Dead is only good for the first volume.
I think it’s good until the new beginning
Because The Walking Dead isn't good. Let's be honest. It's just "edgy".
Twd goes hard
w.e.3 by Grant Morrison never gets any attention
thank god i am sick of people just readind super hero comics, its like only watching the marvel movies
Good list, but I would've liked some Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan or Injection), Jeff Lamire (Gideon Falls, Royal City, Descender), Rick Remender (Deadly Class or Black Science) and maybe Sex Criminals, Chew, Monstress and Ice Cream Man.
I need to catch up with Injection. Global Frequency should be on this list though.
*clicks on video*
*Sees "directed by Rian Johnson" on shirt*
*closes video*
MY EYES!!!!!
He keeps trolling us with that fucking shirt.
somebody hasn't seen how great Knives Out is.
Have you seen Knives Out? or any other work from Rian Johnson that isn't a part of a dumb franchise?
Fables was good, up until the arcs after The Emperor was overthrown. The moment you get to the Jack crossover, the series falls apart and suffers from an incredibly rushed ending.
You...left...out...ELFQUEST???!!?? The independent comic that basically opened up the entire indy field in comics and was THE ur-example of an engrossing, intelligent comic that didn't ...and still doesn't...rely on superheroes??? Shame on you! You also left out Bone, from Jeff Smith, another indie pioneer.
Sooooooo many more titles you could have included; Give Me Liberty, V For Vendetta, From Hell, Clean Room... There are dozens of 'em that don't include any spandex/armoured/cape-wearing do-gooders.
To add to that list: Fax From Sarajevo by Joe Kubert, Give Me Liberty by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons and Richard Corben's Haunt of Horrors for both Poe and Lovecraft.
Strangers In Paradise? Bone?
You pronounced John Constantine wrong. It’s pronounced constant Teen.
What is that drawing from .. shown in the thumbnail??
In Poland it's mostly about Asterix and Thorgal. Having Comic books and Superheroes be unanimous is exotic blandness.
Chew, NinjaCowboyViking, Transmetropolitian, Locke and Key...
*Cowboy Ninja Viking
One of the texts I had to study in high school was Maus, and it was the first time I enjoyed the content I was reading as a part of my study. It's the only text I re-read after all of the work relating to the book was over, if you haven't checked it out I would highly suggest it
Thanks for sharing this, truly excellent content!
Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!
What Your Top 15 Indie Comics Need Have A Netflix/Amazon Prime Video
1. 'Paper Girls' by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang
2. 'The Celestial Bibendum' by Nicolas De Crecy
3. 'Klaxon' by Si Spencer and Dix
4. 'Extremity' by Daniel Warren Johnson
5. 'Saga' by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples
6. 'Bodies' by Si Spencer, Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Tula Lotay, Meghan Hetrick
7. 'The Wicked + The Divine' by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie
8. 'Mooncop' by Tom Gauld
9. 'The Encyclopedia of Early Earth' by Isabel Greenberg
10. 'The Motherless Oven' by Rob Davis
Comstantine debuted in Swamp thing while still a DC imprint
What’s the comic in the thumbnail?
Great video, appreciate you sharing it!
Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!
Obscure honorable mention: Skreemer-set in a post apocalyptic U.S. it follows the rise and fall of a gangster/warlord and the parrallell story of a regular family trying to survive.
Kinda surprises he didnt mention the boys
That has a bunch of Superheroes, they just aren't a) heroic b) protagonists.
@@Xhumed In the video they listed comics with super powered people and protagonist doesn't mean hero.
What about Bone Comic Or Zenescope Grimm Fairy Tale Book!
Ah, they don't mention Fone Bone?!
Bone was awesome.
ill definitely try that, thanks!
I would include Halo for the fun of it
Hello alt for the comment before rhis one
No superheros but supernatural is fine? Regardless, I put forth Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore as one of the best non-superhero oriented comic books out there.
Another great comic book
Great show guys, thank you
Wow. This list is everything I have about comic books. If it's not mature, it's not worth reading? Archie begs to differ...
I would say walking dead deserves to be in the top 5 as it has a start middle and end which are all class
100 Bullets?
very helpful, worth the watch
Netflix should make a show on fables casting Hugh Jackman as Big B Would be awesome
Sandman Spoilers (it’s over 20 years old but still...)
The first arc features Martian Manhunter, Doctor Destiny and Golden Age Sandman. Brilliant series, but had to be propped up by superheroes when it first started and Darkseid is at the funeral, so it persisted throughout
Sandman only at #8? Oh u hurt me, and how could you forget Trillium, The Wake, Daytripper, Ronin, Y: The Last Man, 100 Bullets, and The Nobody? Good list though
Seconds over Scott Pilgrim? Look, I love Seconds but Scott Pilgrim was iconic.
Wow,it's almost like people have different opinions
Why would you wear a shirt saying "directed by rian johnson," he's literally the worst director who ruined star wars
Because he's "edgy" and not a real fan
wow, great video. thanks so much
had to do a double-take at Sandman being that low on the list, but won be back with Maus being at the top
I forgive you for highlighting 'Maus'. But what of Hate, Eightball and Love & Rockets? For instance?
I read the maus on audiobook n it was a real trip.
Part of me wishes the Crossed was on the list, but I don't think it counts since no horror comic books made it on the list.
Buffy
I got 2 mentions although this list is 3 years old. Hopefully someone is listening but this is hands down DC Comics underrated Non-Superhero Works. A History Of Violence and Road to Perdition
Die from Karen Gillan is pretty amazing as well.
Kieron Gillen* and yes anything he writes is worth reading.
@@Xhumed ah my bad. Thnx for correcting.
Twisted dark by Neil Gibson.
Hellboy by Mike Mignola.
Kinda wanna throw some junji ito in but not sure he counts in this conversation.
100 Bullets
Superb list. Totally agree about No.1 too
Oink, 100 Bullets, I Hate Fairyland, Literally any EC comic
100 Bullets, DMZ, Scalped, Transmetropolitan, Criminal?
No Strangers In Paradise?!?
No mentioned to Y the last man? Unbelievable. Hellblazer vol. 1 and East of West should be mentioned too.
Walking Dead does feel like a slight omission but the most important thing I think we can all agree on is....
That shirt is sooooooo cool. Can I have it? Not for weird reasons.
No love for "Love & Rockets"?
Lots of supers in L&R.
There's no real Super heroes in Love and rockets, it's all about the loves and lives of a small border town. This comic is groundbreaking. One of the best things ever to be put on paper.
Can't wait to start my collection
Where's the love for Akira?! AKIRA, one of the all time greatest sci-fi masterpieces to ever bless a page! Man, I'm disappointed in you guys....
Akira is a manga right?
Anime film is wonderfull-psicholdelic sc-fi.
Manga, not comic
@@ranwolf1240 Lol, c'mon bro, don't be that guy. Most of the "comics" on this list are actually graphic novels, but that being said they are all in the same medium. Don't "well ACTUALLEEEEE" at people, instead lets just all open a beer and bullshit about our mutual love of comics! First Newcastle on me, bro. 😊
@@mobilmbf Yeah, a six volume, 2000+ behemoth of a manga. But be it manga, graphic novel, strips, or the classic "comic book", it's all part of the comics medium, so I feel it should have a place on this list. If you've never read it, I HIGHLY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend it, you won't be disappointed! 👍
Millar's Nemesis? It only has a super*villian*...LOL
Kill or be Killed should be mentioned
what about Bone ,Martha Washington and Jon Sable ...just the Mike Grell ones
Three more great comics. We should have done this list.
@@eliselianaboyd2547 it was a bad subject for him to take on just too many great stories out there
@@jkl9097 Thanks for replying. And you're right! There are a lot of great none Super heroes comics out there. Both old and new.
Mickey Rourke is great in Sin City.One of best actors in Hollywood.
What about v for vendetta comic ?
I very much enjoy your sweat shirt, Ewan.
Dark matter izombie timecop and red need more love since I've seen each of their live action adaptations
I would also suggest battlechasers
What about Blacksad?
Vampire
Saga
Sandman
Fables
Seconds
Sin City
Green River killer
Richard starks parker
Maus
Was hoping to see Hellboy, though he might count as a superhero?
He is one
Wanted info about the series not who and how it was made
no lucifer ?
where loke and key, or the walking dead
Where's Dong TenNapel?
Seriously. In your list only Sin City and Mouse are well-recognised non-superhero brands. The rest is niche.
What about Asterix? What About Lucky Luke? What about Smurfs? What about Thorgal, Yans, Shninkel, Valerian, Tintin?
What about One Piece, Dragonball and a range of well-recognised and well-selling Japanese comics? "Manga" is just a foreign word for "comic book", doesn't mean that it's not a visual novel.
You shouldn't have given your list the title, you did. Makes no sense.
I love his sweater 😁🤝
Nice long sleeve shirt, add to wish list
4:01 There she is!
Most of those characters have superpowers.
Superpowers do not equal a super hero comic
You got that one right!
if you can think of a tv show or movie there's an 80% that somebody has turned it into a comic book!!
Scott pilgrim
4:40 Snowers!
The Silver Surfer!