10 Best Comic Books That DON'T Have Superheroes
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- You might think it's all Marvel and DC, but sometimes the best comics don't have masks or spandex.
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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.
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).
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.
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 😂
Wheres 100 bullets that was a crazy series
My absolute favorite
Great book
Where’s the Netflix show?
"SHUT UP!!!... I'm immortal" - Spider Jerusalem (Transmetropolitan)
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.
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
Scapled deserves more love
Scalped was amazing and felt like watching an AMC series like Breaking Bad. It is so good.
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.
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
Wheres French classic comics "Incal"and "Arzach"
THIS!
The Sandman is one of my all time favs
Transmetropolitan
Spider Jerusalem: Am I a joke to you? (Sets bowel disruptor to “Prolapse”)
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.
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
Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!
w.e.3 by Grant Morrison never gets any attention
Thanks for sharing this, truly excellent content!
Strangers In Paradise? Bone?
Great video, appreciate you sharing it!
Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!
ill definitely try that, thanks!
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.
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.
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
very helpful, worth the watch
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.
thank god i am sick of people just readind super hero comics, its like only watching the marvel movies
Great show guys, thank you
Chew, NinjaCowboyViking, Transmetropolitian, Locke and Key...
*Cowboy Ninja Viking
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.
wow, great video. thanks so much
Comstantine debuted in Swamp thing while still a DC imprint
What is that drawing from .. shown in the thumbnail??
Superb list. Totally agree about No.1 too
Buffy
*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?
Can't wait to start my collection
I very much enjoy your sweat shirt, Ewan.
nice recommendations
In Poland it's mostly about Asterix and Thorgal. Having Comic books and Superheroes be unanimous is exotic blandness.
100 Bullets?
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
I read the maus on audiobook n it was a real trip.
What Your Top 15 Indie Comics Need Have A Netflix/Amazon Prime Video
100 Bullets
What’s the comic in the thumbnail?
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
had to do a double-take at Sandman being that low on the list, but won be back with Maus being at the top
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.
What about Bone Comic Or Zenescope Grimm Fairy Tale Book!
Ah, they don't mention Fone Bone?!
Bone was awesome.
I forgive you for highlighting 'Maus'. But what of Hate, Eightball and Love & Rockets? For instance?
I love his sweater 😁🤝
Netflix should make a show on fables casting Hugh Jackman as Big B Would be awesome
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.
No mentioned to Y the last man? Unbelievable. Hellblazer vol. 1 and East of West should be mentioned too.
I would include Halo for the fun of it
Hello alt for the comment before rhis one
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
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
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.
I would say walking dead deserves to be in the top 5 as it has a start middle and end which are all class
No Strangers In Paradise?!?
Millar's Nemesis? It only has a super*villian*...LOL
What about v for vendetta comic ?
What about from hell? That was an amazing novel
I would also suggest battlechasers
4:01 There she is!
4:40 Snowers!
Where's Dong TenNapel?
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
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
Dark matter izombie timecop and red need more love since I've seen each of their live action adaptations
Was hoping to see Hellboy, though he might count as a superhero?
He is one
Seconds over Scott Pilgrim? Look, I love Seconds but Scott Pilgrim was iconic.
Wow,it's almost like people have different opinions
Oink, 100 Bullets, I Hate Fairyland, Literally any EC comic
100 Bullets, DMZ, Scalped, Transmetropolitan, Criminal?
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.
no lucifer ?
Mickey Rourke is great in Sin City.One of best actors in Hollywood.
Wow. This list is everything I have about comic books. If it's not mature, it's not worth reading? Archie begs to differ...
Scott pilgrim
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.
Twisted dark by Neil Gibson.
Hellboy by Mike Mignola.
Kinda wanna throw some junji ito in but not sure he counts in this conversation.
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.
Nice long sleeve shirt, add to wish list
Wanted info about the series not who and how it was made
The Silver Surfer!
Kill or be Killed should be mentioned
What about Blacksad?
Y: The Last Man
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.
You pronounced John Constantine wrong. It’s pronounced constant Teen.
How informative.
The max was a good one.
Fables my baby.
Does Sex Criminals count? :P