Comic Checklists for the Hidden Gems

I’m pretty sure you have come in to expect a comic checklist for a blog about comics; instead you have links to comic checklists. Well if you’re looking for one about the best comics of all time, there are already plenty of those. See here for arguably the most comprehensive lists by the Comic Book Herald.

What you get here meanwhile is a list about comics that fall under the radar by both the public and the direct market. There will be plenty of stuff by Marvel and DC; but we’ll also include the stuff that gets good reviews but no further coverage. This list will also include character portrayals that are not commonly seen. For example Manhunter’s entire run by Marc Andreyko and Deathstroke’s take during the DC Rebirth era.

The Primary Comic Checklists

Please note that we will displaying the most efficient means of gathering these series; ergo single issues are minimal and Omnibuses will have priority over standard trade paperbacks. We’re always growing though so feel free to leave suggestions in the comments.

The Alternatives

Other comics that do not appear in the limelight are usually under the banners of alternative publishers. These publishers hold the rights to make deals with their IPs like movies. For some of the best that are not licenses visit Comic Book Roundup’s lists. These include:

More Obscure Publishers

The only criteria for all of these is that the “underrated comics” are not part of franchise licenses, are not featured in major site news like io9, Free Comic Book Day promoted, and above 7.5 in reviews.

The Others For Comic Checklists

The more independent series are getting harder to distinguish from true indies. These publishers for the most part lack major business connections such as partnerships and mergers. Fan Favorites include the published work of:

Bonus Comic Checklist

For the truly independent companies/series that start small or originate from crowdfunders like Kickstarter a list compiles them. Unlike the lists above, these series/companies don’t have any mainstream connections. This includes Diamond Comic Distributors handling distribution and (A-C)-List creators providing support.

I can’t have webcomics on here however; because these websites do better than I ever could.