Top 10 Alternate Universe Stories in Comic Books

Top 10 Alternate Universe Stories in Comic Books

In this feature, we are about to embark on an interdimensional journey, unfolding the pages of the top 10 alternate universe stories in comic books.

Marvel Zombies (2005-2006)

Marvel Zombies (2005-2006)

“Marvel Zombies” (2005-2006) is a limited series set in an alternate universe where the world’s superhero population has been infected by a zombie virus.

Elseworlds (1989-2003)

Elseworlds (1989-2003)

The “Elseworlds” imprint by DC Comics, running from 1989 to 2003, offered a venue for writers and artists to create stories outside the canonical DC Universe.

Earth X (1999-2000)

Earth X (1999-2000)

“Earth X” (1999-2000) is a Marvel Comics series that presents an alternate future where every human being has been granted superpowers.

Kingdom Come (1996)

Kingdom Come (1996)

Written by Mark Waid and beautifully illustrated by Alex Ross, “Kingdom Come” (1996) is a landmark alternate universe story within DC Comics.

JLA/Avengers (2003 – 2004)

JLA/Avengers (2003 – 2004)

“JLA/Avengers” (2003-2004), also known as “Avengers/JLA,” is a unique crossover limited series that features the collaboration between DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

Transformers: Lost Light “Dissolution” (2016 – 2017)

Transformers: Lost Light “Dissolution” (2016 – 2017)

“Dissolution” from Lost Light #1-5 unfolds as Rodimus and his team unintentionally teleport to an alternate Cybertron, where Megatron never instigated the Autobot-Decepticon war.

Flashpoint (2011)

Flashpoint (2011)

A pivotal comic book event in the DC Comics universe, “Flashpoint” (2011) marked by intricate storytelling and an alternate reality.

House of M (2005)

House of M (2005)

“House of M” is a 2005 Marvel Comics storyline that involves the Avengers and the X-Men, dealing primarily with the Scarlet Witch’s immense powers and her impact on reality.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985-1986)

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985-1986)

Ground-breaking DC Comics crossover event “Crisis on Infinite Earths” was published between 1985 and 1986.

Spider-Verse (2014)

Spider-Verse (2014)

“Spider-Verse” is a 2014 Marvel Comics event that brought together different Spider-People from various dimensions in the Marvel Multiverse.