Top 100 Comic Book Creator Runs: Your Favorite Picks Revealed!
You have voted, and after over 1,050 ballots were cast, the results for your favorite comic book creator runs of all time are in. This is the fifth countdown, and it will continue through December.
To summarize the voting process, you ranked your favorites from #1 (10 points) to #10 (1 point). The points have been tallied, and here are the results.
45. Los Bros. Hernandez’s Love and Rockets – 297 points (8 first place votes)
Main Works: Love and Rockets #1-50, Love and Rockets Vol. 2 #1-20, Love and Rockets: New Stories #1-8, Love and Rockets Vol. 4 #1-present
Love and Rockets is celebrated as one of the greatest comic book anthologies. Its creators, the Hernandez brothers, primarily Gilbert and Jaime, present compelling narratives within a family framework. Gilbert tells stories set in the fictional village of Palomar, while Jaime focuses on characters like Maggie and Hopey in Locas. Both brothers excel at creating realistic characters, often using simple art styles to convey deeper themes.
44. Jack Kirby’s Fourth World – 304 points (4 first place votes)
Main Works: Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #133-148, New Gods #1-11, Forever People #1-11, and Mister Miracle #1-18
In 1970, Jack Kirby transitioned from Marvel to DC. He introduced the Fourth World, a narrative that included extensive mythology and iconic characters like Darkseid, who seeks the Anti-Life Equation. Kirby’s stories combined action with rich character development, exploring the conflict between the forces of Apokolips and New Genesis.
43. Roger Stern and John Romita Jr.’s Amazing Spider-Man – 315 points (4 first place votes)
Main Works: Amazing Spider-Man #224-227, 229-252
Roger Stern’s run on Amazing Spider-Man built on his earlier work in Spectacular Spider-Man, introducing significant plot elements and strong new characters. His stories highlighted Spider-Man’s powers and included memorable arcs, such as his battles against the Juggernaut, depicted with energetic art by John Romita Jr.
42. Matt Fraction and David Aja’s Hawkeye – 320 points (2 first place votes)
Main Works: Hawkeye #1-22
Matt Fraction and David Aja redefined the character of Hawkeye, shifting the focus to everyday challenges. The story follows Clint Barton and Kate Bishop as they confront crime in their neighborhood. Aja’s innovative art style brought a fresh perspective to the comic, while Fraction’s writing emphasized character development and humor.
41. Kurt Busiek and George Perez’s Avengers – 324 points (4 first place votes)
Main Works: Avengers (Vol.3) #1-15, 19-56
Kurt Busiek and George Perez revitalized Avengers after the "Heroes Reborn" storyline. They crafted stories that included nearly every Avenger, intertwining character-driven emotional arcs with high-stakes action. The Ultron Unlimited storyline stands out for its blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling.
These top comic runs showcase the creativity and influence of their creators on the comic book industry. Each entry reflects unique storytelling techniques, character depth, and artistic innovation.