I read, I laughed, I cried, I connected.
Thank you to each and every creator and team member who helped bring these titles to life.
This year, your stories fueled my love of comics in new and wonderful ways, and I am grateful to have been along for the adventure.
Here, in alphabetical order, you’ll find my 25 Favorite Comics of 2017.
Batman
Storytellers: Tom King, Matt Banning, David Finch, Mikel Janin, Joelle Jones, Clay Mann, & many more
The Best We Could Do
Storyteller: Thi Bui
Crosswind
Created by Gail Simone and Cat Staggs
The Flintstones
Storytellers: Steve Pugh and Mark Russell
Giant Days
Storytellers: John Allison, Max Sarin, & many more
God Country
Storytellers: Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw
Godshaper
Storytellers: Si Spurrier, Vinz el Tabanas, and Jonas Goonface
Hawkeye
Storytellers: Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero & more
I Hate Fairyland
Storytellers: Skottie Young and Jean-Francois Beaulieu
The Mighty Thor
Storytellers: Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman & several talented others
Mister Miracle
Storytellers: Tom King and Mitch Gerads
Monstress
Storytellers: Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda
Motor Girl
Storyteller: Terry Moore
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters
Storyteller: Emil Ferris
Paper Girls
Storytellers: Brian K. Vaughan, Cliff Chiang, Matt Wilson
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man
Storytellers: Chip Zippy, Adam Kubert, Jordie Bellaire
Redneck
Storytellers: Donny Cates, Lisandro Estherren, Dee Cunniffe
Saga
Storytellers: Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
Silver Surfer
Storytellers: Dan Slott, Mike Allred, Laura Allred
The Sound of the World By Heart
Storyteller: Giacomo Bevilacqua
Spencer and Locke
Storytellers: David Pepose, Jorge Santiago Jr., Jasen Smith
Spinning
Storyteller: Tillie Walden
Supergirl: Being Super
Storytellers: Mariko Tamaki and Joelle Jones
The Unstoppable Wasp
Storytellers: Jeremy Whitley and Elsa Chartier
The Wicked + The Divine
Storytellers: Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson
Here’s looking forward to all of the great books and creators of 2018!
Cheers!
For my detailed thoughts on these titles and more, check out our deliberation podcasts for the 5th Annual Talking Comics Awards
Issue #316: The Best Comics of 2017 – Nominations Episode I
Issue #317: The Best Comics of 2017 – Nominations Episode II
Issue #318: The Best Comics of 2017 – Nominations Episode III
