This ranking of the 15 best indie comics of all time dives into the heart of what makes independent storytelling so compelling.
Published in 1980 by Art Spiegelman, “Maus” is not just a comic but a monumental piece of graphic literature.
“Saga,” which first graced the shelves in 2002, is the brainchild of writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples.
Debuting in 2003, “Invincible” by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Cory Walker introduced readers to Mark Grayson, a typical teenager, except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet.
Launched in 1991 by Jeff Smith, “Bone” is an exceptional comic series that masterfully blends humor, adventure, and fantasy into an epic saga that transcends age boundaries.
First published in 2013, “East of West” is a genre-defying series created by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Nick Dragotta.
Created by Frank Miller and first hitting the shelves in 1991, “Sin City” is a neo-noir masterpiece that redefined the possibilities of the comic book medium.
Since its launch in 2009 by the creative duo of writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory, “Chew” has carved a unique niche within the indie comics landscape.
“Locke & Key,” unveiled to the public in 2008 by the talented team of writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodríguez, quickly established itself as a seminal work in the indie comics domain.
Introduced to readers in 1993 by the visionary Mike Mignola, “Hellboy” quickly ascended to become a defining series in the indie comic book world.
Launched in 2003, the collaborative genius of writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore, later joined by Charlie Adlard, brought to life a series that would redefine the zombie genre.
Introduced to the world in 1992 by creator Todd McFarlane, this groundbreaking series quickly became a cornerstone of the indie comic book scene.
Emerging in 2014 through the collaborative efforts of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, this comic presents a riveting narrative that marries the divine with the modern.
Initiated in 2014 by the creative minds of writer Rick Remender and artist Wesley Craig, “Deadly Class” invites readers into the shadowy halls of King’s Dominion.
Jeff Lemire’s “Black Hammer,” launched in 2016, masterfully reinterprets the superhero genre by situating it within the unconventional setting of a rural, timeless farming community.
In 2020, the creative partnership of James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas brought to life “Wynd,” a richly imagined narrative set against the backdrop of a world where magic is both a gift and a curse.