One of the more outstanding titles to come out in the last decade, not just because of its writing style, but its original approach at a world where man is all but extinct.
The so-called "Godfather" of the modern comic, this book brought realism and adult issues to a superhero setting. While a bit dated, its cultural impact cannot be ignored.
Neil Gaiman exhibits his interests in mythology and lore in every page of this nine-book "series." The stories can lag a bit, but the overall effect and impact is quite amazing.
It is Batman as he logically would be. Absolutely insane, but with ideals. Frank Millers art is as gritty as the storytelling. A must for anyone attempting to approach Batman today, as this book changed his persona forever.
Possibly my favorite story of all time. An interesting approach to a not-too-distant/dystopian future in the Marvel Universe that is far too complicated to summate here.
The DC Universe has always been so clean.
This is really the first time DC has ever been looked at with a fairly pessimistic stand point. Beautiful imagery from Alex Ross.
