The Top 10 Indie Comics of 2018 are:
1. The Dreamer by Lala Albert
2. The Last Kid On Earth by Max Sarin
3. Skim by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
4. Ms Marvel by G Willow Wilson, Takeshi Miyazawa, and Adrian Alphona
5. Space Boy by Stephen McCranie
6. Girls With Slingshots by Danielle Corsetto
7. Bloodstrike by Michel Fiffe and Linda Sejic
8. Motor Crush by Babs Tarr and Brenden Fletcher
9. Young Terrorists by Matt Pizzolo and Amancay Nahuelpan
10. Rock Candy Mountain by Kyle Starks**
Each year we see the release of many incredible comics by talented creators from all over the world. 2018 was no different, and in fact, it might have been one of the best years yet. In honor of the best and brightest independent comics, we’ve compiled a list of our ten favorites.
There were so many great comics this year that it was difficult to narrow them down to just ten, but here they are:
10. Retail by Joe Martino and Sarah Vaughn
Retail is a story about what happens when you mix an apathetic retail worker with a mysterious woman who claims to be from another dimension. It’s only three issues long, but there’s something special about this comic that makes us want more. The art style is beautiful and unique, as are the characters. We mean this in the best way possible when we say it reads like Stranger Things meets Lost in Space!
9. Redlands by Jordie Bellaire and Vanesa R. Del Rey
Redlands follows a young boy named Eric whose mother is highly religious and believes he has been possessed by demons because he’s been acting differently ever since his father died in Afghanistan. After Eric runs away from home, he meets up with a runaway girl named Holly who teaches him how to survive on
The following is a list of the best indie comics of 2018. The list isn’t in any order and includes both long-established comic book creators as well as new names in the industry.
1. “The Haunter” by Lewis Trondheim
2. “Lilli Zee” by Ben Towle
3. “A Silent Voice” by Yoshitoki Oima
4. “This One Summer” by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
5. “Curb Stomp” by Kevin Huizenga
6. “Bird Boy: The Forgotten Children” by Anne Szabla
7. “Lighter Than My Shadow” by Katie Green and Taneka Stotts
8. “What Is Left” by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
9. “A Little Lumpen Novelita: Mox Nox!” by Yrsa Daley-Ward, Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
10. “Our Expanding Universe” by Lily Renee
The last decade has seen a surge in the number of independent comic titles available to readers, as well as an increased ability for creators to make a living producing them. As such, there are now more comics coming out than ever before. With so many options available, it can be difficult to find the best of what’s on offer.
This list is a curated set of the best indie comics released in 2018, based on both the quality of their content and their influence in the comics community. I have read each of the following works, and they represent some of the best that 2018 had to offer.
Echoes by Peter Hogan and Cris Peter
A biographical work about famed aviator John Kinsman, Echoes tells the story of his life from his childhood through his death at 92 years old. Kinsman was one of the few civilians allowed to fly during WWII, and he flew a total of 87 combat missions over Europe between 1940 and 1943. The story itself is compelling enough, but what really sets this graphic novel apart is Cris Peter’s artwork. Her clean lines combined with her attention to detail make for some truly fascinating visuals.
It was a pretty good year for indie comics, so picking just 10 to highlight was tough. But we’re going to do it anyway!
The list includes some of the usual suspects, but also a number of unexpected picks. If you’re looking for something new to read in 2019, here are ten great books you might want to check out.
“The Bellwether Prize is a juried award for the best first graphic novel by an author or artist published in English in the preceding calendar year. It was established in 2002 as a collaboration between Publishers Weekly and Comic-Con International, San Diego.” –Wikipedia
The first Bellwether Prize was awarded in 2003. The winners are chosen by a panel of Diamond Book Distributors employees. In 2005, the prize was given to “The Only Living Boy” by Nick Spencer and “Curses” by Ted Naifeh, which were both published by Oni Press.
Oni Press has won the most prizes over the past thirteen years, with five wins in total. First Second has won three prizes, while Top Shelf Productions and Pantheon have each won two. Other notable publishing companies that have won this award include Fantagraphics Books, Drawn & Quarterly, NBM Publishing, Top Shelf Productions, Abrams ComicArts and many more.” –Comic Book Resources
“Graphic novels tend to be overlooked when it comes to literary awards despite the fact they can tell a story just as well or better than a novel. The Bellwether Prize is one of the few awards dedicated to recognizing graphic novels.” –My Entertainment World
Top 10 Graphic Novel
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