10 Best Comics on Political Drama

10 Best Comics on Political Drama

10 Best Comics on Political Drama: In a world often dominated by tumultuous politics and complex social issues, the comic book medium serves as a unique canvas.

V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

Penned by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd, “V for Vendetta” is a seminal work in the genre of political drama comics.

Watchmen

Watchmen

“Watchmen,” another masterpiece by Alan Moore, with art by Dave Gibbons, is a groundbreaking comic that delves deep into political and social issues.

Civil War

Civil War

This Marvel Comics event offers a compelling look into the ethical and political dilemmas faced by superheroes.

Persepolis

Persepolis

The autobiographical graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, offers an intimate look at the tumultuous years surrounding the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

X-Men: “God Loves, Man Kills”

X-Men: “God Loves, Man Kills”

Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Brent Anderson, this graphic novel transcends typical superhero tropes to offer a compelling look at the darker aspects of society.

Superman: Red Son

Superman: Red Son

It offers a fascinating twist on the iconic Superman mythos by asking a simple but profound question: What if Superman had landed in the Soviet Union instead of the United States?

Hiroshima: The Autobiography of Barefoot Gen

Hiroshima: The Autobiography of Barefoot Gen

Created by Keiji Nakazawa, who was himself a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, this manga series dives into the political and social complexities.

Green Lantern featuring Green Arrow

Green Lantern featuring Green Arrow

The “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” series of the early 1970s was a groundbreaking venture in the realm of politically charged comics.

Strange Fruit, Volume I: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History

Strange Fruit, Volume I: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History

This thought-provoking anthology features nine vignettes that tackle various aspects of Black experience, each framed within a broader context of American history and systemic discrimination.

Captain America and the Falcon: Two Americas

Captain America and the Falcon: Two Americas

It explores the complex web of nationalism, identity, and politics, all while delivering the action-packed scenes you’d expect from a superhero comic.